Khune On Controversial Nigeria Goal

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Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has insisted Bafana needed VAR today because Nigeria’s equaliser should’ve been ruled out. Bafana opened the scoring in the 24th minute via an own goal from William Troost-Ekong, while Nigeria equalised via Calvin Bassey just before the break. However, camera replays clearly showed the ball hit the arm Super Eagles’ star before it hit the back of the net, with Khune saying the referee should’ve done better, but also criticising Siyabonga Ngezana’s role. “We’ve been talking about VAR coming to South Africa, this is where we needed it the most,” he

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Bafana Take Another Step Towards World Cup

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Bafana Bafana took another crucial step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after holding Nigeria to a 1-1 draw at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday evening. William Troost-Ekong scored an own goal for Bafana, while Calvin Bassey equalised for Nigeria. Hugo Broos made four changes from the team that started against Lesotho. Thabo Moloisane, Aubrey Modiba, Thalente Mbatha and Nyiko Mobbie making way for Siyabonga Ngezana, Samukelo Kabini, Bathusi Aubaas and Zuko Mdunyelwa. Early injury woes struck Nigeria once again, as Ola Aina was substituted for Bright Osayi-Samuel in a familiar sight from their last

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Sundowns Star Scores Hat-Trick In WC Qualifiers

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Peter Shalulile netted all three goals in Namibia’s 3-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe on Tuesday evening. The new Premier Soccer League all-time record goal scorer continued his fine form, netting a hat-trick to hand the Brave Warriors an important win. The victory saw Namibia move to 15 points from eight games in Group H, helping them to open a four-point gap on third-placed Liberia. The four best second-placed teams from the African FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be drawn into two semi-finals, with the winners playing for one spot in the inter-confederation playoffs. With Namibia

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Bafana & Nigeria Starting XIs Announced

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Bafana Bafana and Nigeria have announced their respective starting line-ups ahead of tonight’s high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium. South Africa head into the encounter buoyed by a convincing 3–0 thrashing over Lesotho on Friday night, while the Super Eagles had to settle for a narrow 1-0 win against Rwanda. Hugo Broos’ men currently lead Group C with 16 points from seven matches with a draw enough to see them seal World Cup qualification. Nigeria sit third with 10 points from the same number of games and are under immense pressure to come away with

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Benni’s Rampant Kenya Bounce Back In Style

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South African tactician Benni McCarthy guided Kenya to an emphatic 5-0 hammering of Seychelles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Moi International Sports Centre on Tuesday afternoon. Ryan Ogam picked up from where he left off in their 3-1 defeat to Gambia, cushioning home a header in the seventh minute. Collins Sichenge then made it 2-0 in the 34th minute before Ogam grabbed his brace of the afternoon two minutes later. It was 4-0 going into the halftime break for the Harambee Stars after Michael Olunga converted from the spot in added time of the first period. The

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Williams – Nigeria Have Bragging Rights So Far But…

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Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has explained why he feels they are getting closer to beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria. South Africa’s last taste of victory against Nigeria was in 2017, a memorable 2-0 away win during an AFCON qualifying match. Since then, the Super Eagles have held the advantage, with two wins and two draws. Notably, both of Nigeria’s wins came in major tournament settings—the 2019 and 2024 AFCON tournaments. However, despite their positive results, Nigeria haven’t had it easy with Bafana showing immense resilience, leaving it all on the field whenever the two sides meet. Williams says

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Broos Unhappy With Free State Stadium Pitch

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Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says it’s nonsense that South Africa took their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria to Toyota Stadium because it’s bad as he is also not happy with the turf. Bafana meet the Super Eagles at the Free State venue on Tuesday evening with a winning securing their place at the global showpiece to be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Broos said that even before their last qualifier against Lesotho he wasn’t happy with the state of the pitch. The coach was asked in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Super

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New Twist In Chivaviro Future

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Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro looks set to make a move to Saudi Arabia in a late twist after initially closing in on a move to Chippa United. The 32-year-old striker has received several offers since parting ways with Amakhosi at the end of last season, with approaches from teams in Iraq, Hong Kong, Tanzania and three clubs in the Betway Premiership. However, sources have now confirmed a deal has been agreed, verbally, with a club in Saudi – and the player has now travelled to compete the move, which is subject to a routine medical and final paperwork.

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Chiefs Announce Fixture Change

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Kaizer Chiefs fixture against Marumo Gallants was swapped, with Amakhosi now first hosting Bahlabane Ba Ntwa at FNB Stadium on 24 September. The fixture was set to take place at Dr. Molemela Stadium but was moved around, with Chiefs now first hosting their opponents at home. Chiefs’ next match had already been moved from 17 September to 16 September due to the club’s participation in the CAF Confederation Cup. Babina Noko and Amakhosi are tied on 13 points at the top separated by just a two-goal difference with both sides yet to lose a match. Meanwhile, Amakhosi’s clash with TS

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